Become part of the open science movement
The Leibniz Institute for Psychology Information (ZPID) in Trier (Germany) is an internationally renowned research
support organization in psychology and a member of the prestigious Leibniz Association. Our mission is to establish
excellent conditions for researchers to adopt open science practices.
We are currently offering an infrastructure and research position to be filled by a
Software developer / Research associate (m/f/d)
(salary group TV -L E13, 100%, limited for 4 years)
The successful applicant is expected to develop, implement, and optimize PsychNotebook according to a
requirements profile using SCRUM. PsychNotebook is intended as a web -based research application to support
collaborative, low -threshold code- based, and easy -to- archive study planning and data analysis functionalities.
You will work in close collaboration with the department head of the study planning, data collection, and data
analysis services and you will be integrated in the software development team. Product development will be
accompanied by research projects evaluating the usability/UX of PsychNotebook or ZPID’s other
services/products.
Preferred start date is September 2019 or later.
Your profile:
• Master’s degree (or proven record of capabilities) in computer science, software engineering or in a
related discipline
• Profound knowledge of Python and the Python software ecosystem
• Experienc e with work on the Linux command line
• First experience with Docker, Kubernetes and Git
• Proactive, results -oriented, and independent working style
• Expertise in psychology is a plus
• Any experience with user authentication mechanisms, e.g. OAuth is a plus
• Any experience with statistical programming languages (especially R, Julia) is a plus
For further information, please contact Dr. Stefanie Mueller via stm@leibniz-psychology.org.
In order to apply, please register with our online portal here
https://leibniz-psychology.jobbase.io/job/8jmhy26o
and upload the following documents ( until July 29, 2019):
• Cover letter addressing the motivation for the application and the selection criteria
• CV
• Relevant certificates of degree(s)
• Names, affiliations and e- mail addresses of 2-3 potential referees
Apply now
We support your career development.
ZPID is committed to equal opportunities in employment and, in particular, to increasing the number of women in
those academic positions where they are currently underrepresented. Women are therefore encouraged to apply.
We observe guidelines regarding laws and regulations governing part -time employment. Among equally qualified
applicants, disabled candidates will be given preference. We are a family-friendly employer and have been certified
by the audit Work & Family .
Please note that online applications will only be accepted until 07/29/2019 via the following URL:
https://leibniz -psychology.jobbase.io/apply/iuh77k0v28pl2n9kqz02oykdpt 5za0r